Scat Site South Public Housing Milwaukee, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scat Site South is a Public Housing community in Milwaukee, WI with 63 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $579/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 43 months.
63
total units
98%
occupancy
$579
avg resident rent
43 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1541 W Plainfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53221 Map → |
| Average household income | $32,499/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,781/yr |
| People per unit | 3.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 56% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 81% |
How to apply at Scat Site South
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1541 W Plainfield Ave, Milwaukee; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$579/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clare Heights Senior Apts LIHTC | Milwaukee | 1.4 km |
| Southgate Square I PB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 2 km |
| Southgate Square Ii PB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 2 km |
| Cleveland Terrace PB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 2.2 km |
| Euclid Arms Apartments PB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 2.4 km |
| Greenfield Senior Housing LIHTC | Greenfield | 2.5 km |
| Waterford Place LIHTC | Milwaukee | 2.5 km |
| Lincoln Court Public Housing | Milwaukee | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Scat Site South have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Scat Site South?
Residents report average rents near $579/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Scat Site South?
Contact the management office at 1541 W Plainfield Ave in Milwaukee. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.